Quantity Surveyor

Time Appointments are proud to be working on behalf of a well-established Construction Company based in Essex, who are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join their team.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Commercial team, supporting site and contracts teams to ensure the profitable and efficient delivery of projects.

Skills & Experience Required:

* Demonstrable experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a subcontractor environment

* Sound technical knowledge of brickwork, masonry, or closely related trades (preferred)

* Strong understanding of UK construction contracts

* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

* Excellent numerical, analytical, and negotiation capabilities, with an eye for detail

* Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines

* Strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Packages, and construction accounts management software.

Key Responsibilities:

* Preparing accurate tender and contract documents, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation

* Ensuring on-going compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives

* On-site measurement and measurement of drawings

* Perform risk, value management and cost control

* On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work

* Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks

* Analysing sub-contractors’ quotations

* Accurate preparation and agreement of variation accounts, interim valuations, and final accounts

* Preparing and issuing certification for contract payments to sub-contractors

Core Benefits (Subject to eligibility):

* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

* Car allowance

* Participation in the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), with potential tax-efficient bonuses

* Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business

* Opportunity to work on high-quality residential and commercial projects

* Supportive, collaborative, and people-focused working environment

* Company pension scheme

* Private medical insurance